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BEAUTIFYING HOME GROUNDS 



Bulbs. — For winter and early spring blossoms we should make 

 liberal use of jonquils, narcissus, tulips, hyacinths, etc. 



Flowering Tables. — The accompanying flower tables give the 

 time of flowering for a number of popular flowers. These will aid 

 greatly in making selections for the flower beds and borders. Color 

 effects should also be studied in this connection. Let color, time, 

 height and other elements be considered in choosing the flowers to 

 be planted. 



Cultural Directions. — Special directions for the culture of each 

 of the flowers are usually given on seed packages and in the garden 

 catalogs published by seedsmen. Send for several catalogs and 

 study them closely. The directions given for culture and manage- 

 ment are usually quite reliable. 



Perennial Flowers from Seeds. — Many perennial flowering 

 herbaceous plants may be quickly grown from seeds. If the seed 

 bed is planted in August and the young seedlings are soon trans- 

 planted and well watered, nourished during the first autumn, 

 they may be expected to show some bloom the next season. They 

 will become stronger and produce more flowers each year. 



